Harrison would much rather wedding plan with Katelynn without Jack there thank-you-very-much, but he shrugs and says, “Sure. I did tell her I would do anything in my power to be helpful. Have you two picked attendants yet? I never mind dress shopping.”
“Well, Katelynn’s told me she’d like her friend Six to walk her down the aisle. And I don’t have many male friends, but I wouldn’t mind having Bernard Jones as my best man. Beyond that, we’re still deciding.”
Jack finished his hot chocolate, and nudged the mug away. “I really do appreciate all your help, Mr. Drake. Katelynn and I don’t have any real experience planning parties, and neither does anyone in our families. We’re glad for any and all advice.”
He nodded and sipped on the last of his cocoa as well. ”Do you have any family on this planet Jack? I know Katelynn’s mother is not exactly… stable so she isn’t a part of Katey’s life.”
Jack bit his lip. “Katelynn’s mother actually died this s-spring.” For a moment, as a pang of guilt shot through him, his stutter came back. “She … hell, I’ll c-come right out and say it, she was a horrible person. But it still hurt Katelynn a lot. She doesn’t like to talk about it, so … I just wanted to warn you.”
He swallowed uncomfortably. “But yes, I have family. My adoptive parents, Aloysius and Bonnie Maple."
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